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HIV and Infant Feeding

Recommendations on Infant Feeding and HIV 2009/10

New WHO recommendations on infant feeding in the context of HIV

World Health Organisation (WHO) released new recommendations on treatment, prevention and infant feeding in the context of HIV, based on the latest scientific evidence.

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BIATHLON 2010: RIDE & RUN TO SAVE A CHILD!

IBFAN Africa and SINAN (Swaziland Infant Nutrition Action Network) jointly hosted a biathlon event on March 20, 2010. The objective of the event was to create awareness among the youth about optimal infant feeding practices. Many of Swaziland’s youth are sexually active — and some are already parents — yet they lack this vital information. The event was aimed at 5—18 year olds and was well-attended with a large number of parents present. .. Read More

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What is a baby and mother friendly community?

	It enourages the culture of breastfeeding & good child feeding and care practices.
	It gives support to pregnant & breastfeeding mothers and those with young children by helping them with some their chores.
	All of the above.

Fact of the month

Aggresive marketing of infant formula by companies undermines women's confidence to breastfeeding their infants. Citizens have a right to protection and support through legislation.

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Nestle-Free Zone

Nestlé-free zone

Boycott Nestlé - protect Infants
Nestlé-free Week - 26 October to 1 November